John Strahl

Wellington-based DLA Phillips Fox chairman John Strahl said: "We are a trans-Tasman firm which has embraced globalisation and positioned ourselves for significant growth.

John Strahl - ChairmanJohn is a partner in the Corporate & Financial Services group in Wellington providing corporate governance and commercial advice with particular focus on the financial services sector.Apart from 18 months living in France, John has been at Phillips Fox for 30 years.John is the current client relationship manager for the TOWER group throughout Australasia.John has had 15 years experience of sitting on external company boards including three publicly listed companies in New Zealand (two as Chairman).

Phillips Fox Chairman John Strahl, who is based in Wellington, said, 'The creation of DLA Phillips Fox is our recognition of the rapid integration of New Zealand and Australian business into the world economy and it fits the long-term strategic intent of both firms.''Phillips Fox will be ideally positioned to meet our clients' needs locally, regionally, nationally and globally.'